Category: International

Video game-based app may help treat late-life depression

New York, Jan 4 (IANS) A new video game-based app that targets underlying cognitive issues in older adults diagnosed with…

9 years ago

Heavy fog closes down China expressways, airports

Beijing, Jan 4 (IANS) Heavy fog and smog continued to create havoc across north and central China on Wednesday, grounding…

9 years ago

In historic breakthrough, 5 Indian-Americans sworn-in as members of Congress

Washington, Jan 4 (IANS) Sealing a historic breakthrough for Indian-Americans, five were sworn-in on Tuesday as members of the US…

9 years ago

Decoded: What causes stuttering

New York, Jan 4 (IANS) Stuttering is caused by a reduced blood flow in speech processing areas of the brain,…

9 years ago

Thailand PM releases self-penned song for Cabinet

Bangkok, Jan 4 (IANS) Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Wednesday released his self-penned single, "Bridge", the latest of a…

9 years ago

Flat worldwide device shipments until 2018: Gartner

Mumbai, Jan 4 (IANS) Worldwide combined shipments of PCs, tablets, ultramobiles and mobile phones are projected to total 2.3 billion…

9 years ago

Sri Lanka to launch programme to protect children

Colombo, Jan 4 (IANS) Sri Lanka's cabinet on Wednesday approved to launch a national programme to protect children from various…

9 years ago

British Airways cabin crew to strike from January 10

London, Jan 4 (IANS) British Airways cabin crew will stage a 48-hour strike after rejecting an offer aimed at resolving…

9 years ago

Two killed in Iraqi military copter crash

Tikrit (Iraq), Jan 4 (IANS) An Iraqi military helicopter crashed on Wednesday due to technical malfunction, killing two crew members,…

9 years ago

Myanmar holds ceremonies to mark 69th Independence Day

Nay Pyi Taw, Jan 4 (IANS) Myanmar held state ceremonies here and in Yangon respectively to mark the country's 69th…

9 years ago

‘Brexit an opportunity to rebalance British farming’

London, Jan 4 (IANS) A new report by a think-tank sees Brexit as an opportunity to reshape the British farming…

9 years ago

Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon 835 mobile platform

Las Vegas, Jan 4 (IANS) Chip manufacturer Qualcomm has introduced its newest mobile platform Snapdragon 835 processor with X16 LTE…

9 years ago

Childhood poverty can affect adulthood psychologically

New York, Jan 4 (IANS) Apart from physical problems, people with an impoverished lifestyle in childhood are also likely to…

9 years ago

A gene’s dysfunction may cause premenstrual mood disorder

New York, Jan 4 (IANS) A premenstrual mood disorder that affects two to five per cent of women of reproductive…

9 years ago

Vaccine shows promise in fight against breast cancer

New York, Jan 4 (IANS) An experimental vaccine is safe and effectively stimulates the immune system leading to regression of…

9 years ago

Turkey extends its NATO mission in Afghanistan

Ankara, Jan 4 (IANS) Turkish Parliament approved a motion to extend Turkish armed forces troops' stay in Afghanistan as part…

9 years ago

PIA plane hits Air France jet at Toronto airport

Toronto, Jan 4 (IANS) A Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) aircraft hit an Air France plane while taxiing at Toronto Pearson…

9 years ago

Yahoo Messenger introduces ‘read receipts’, typing indicators

New York, Jan 4 (IANS) Yahoo on Wednesday rolled out "read receipts" and typing indicator features -- similar to WhatsApp…

9 years ago

Maternal depression may reduce empathy in kids

New York, Jan 4 (IANS) Mothers' early and chronic depression may increase the risk of children developing social-emotional problems as…

9 years ago

Pamela Anderson pens letter to Obama

Los Angeles, Jan 4 (IANS) Actress Pamela Anderson has penned a letter to US President Barack Obama, urging him to…

9 years ago



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